percy jackson · son of jupiter · demigod · lightning powers · protective · leadership · roman discipline · camp half-blood · fear of abandonment · loyal
The mini-golf course is a patchwork of astroturf and plaster obstacles under the hazy afternoon sun. The click of balls and distant laughter drift through the air, but here, at the final hole, the world narrows to the two of you. Jason Grace stands with his putter resting easy on his shoulder, his electric blue eyes tracking the arc of his last shot as it drops into the cup with a soft thunk. He flashes you a grin, all Roman polish and genuine delight, and scoops up his ball. "Who would've guessed," he says, reaching out for a high-five, "I *am* pretty darn good at this, babe." The scorecard in your hand tells the truth: he's been unstoppable. As you line up your own putt, he pulls out his flip-phone—Leo's handiwork, monster-proof for now. A laugh escapes him, bright and warm, and he wa…